Episodes
Series | Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
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01 | 01 | The First Brief | 19700609 | 20150129/31 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | Rookie barrister Roger Thursby unwittingly aids a habitual fraudster. Henry Cecil's comic legal novel Brothers in Law was first published in 1955. Legendary duo Frank Muir and Denis Norden adapted it for BBC TV in 1962. This gave Richard Briers his first regular starring role as idealistic young lawyer, Roger Thursby. Roger Thursby - Richard Briers Henry Blagrove - Richard Waring Sally Mannering - Ann Davies Grimes - John Glyn-Jones Green - Kenneth Connor The Judge - John Le Mesurier Other parts played by: Malcolm Hayes Fredrick Treves Adapted from the BBC TV scripts by Richard Waring Restored from BBC Transcription Service tapes - originally edited for sale abroad. Producer: David Hatch. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1970. Richard Briers stars as Roger Thursby, a young barrister in his first year in chambers |
01 | 02 | The Expert Witness | 19700616 | 20150205 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | Faced with a case involving osteoarthritis, rookie barrister Roger Thursby must bone up on his medical knowledge. Henry Cecil's comic legal novel Brothers in Law was first published in 1955. Adapted for radio from Frank Muir & Denis Norden's BBC TV scripts by Richard Waring. Roger Thursby - Richard Briers Henry Blagrove - Richard Waring Sally Mannering - Ann Davies Belkin - John Bresslin Rennell - Robert Dorning Eagler - Richard Caldlcot The Judge - John Le Mesurier Other parts played by: Malcolm Hayes Fredrick Treves Clifford Norgate Restored from BBC Transcription Service tapes - originally edited for sale abroad. Producer: David Hatch. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1970. Rookie barrister Roger Thursby must gear up for a medical case. With Richard Briers. Richard Briers stars as Roger Thursby, a young barrister in his first year in chambers |
01 | 03 | Breach Of Contract | 19700623 | 20150212 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | Rookie barrister Roger Thursby must defend a women being sued by a pop star over a pup. Henry Cecil's comic legal novel Brothers in Law was first published in 1955. Adapted for radio from Frank Muir & Denis Norden's BBC TV scripts by Richard Waring. Roger Thursby - Richard Briers Henry Blagrove - Richard Waring Grimes - John-Glyn Jones Sally Mannering - Ann Davies Mandy McCloud - Aimi Macdonald The Judge - Richard Wattis Mrs Thursby - Jean Anderson Kitty Doyle - Ann Wain Other parts - John Bentley Producer: David Hatch First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1970. Rookie barrister Roger Thursby must defend a woman being sued by a pop star over a pup. Richard Briers stars as Roger Thursby, a young barrister in his first year in chambers |
01 | 04 | Judgement Summons | 19700630 | 20150219 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | Rookie barrister Roger Thursby finds himself defending a fortunate debtor. Henry Cecil's comic legal novel Brothers in Law was first published in 1955. Adapted for radio from Frank Muir & Denis Norden's BBC TV scripts by Richard Waring. Roger Thursby - Richard Briers Henry Blagrove - Richard Waring Grimes - John Glyn-Jones Sally Mannering - Ann Davies Judge Perkins - Thorley Walters Mr Starling - John Junkin Mrs Starling - Denise Coffey Other parts played by: Patricia Gallimore Alan Barry John Gabriel Malcolm Hayes Audio from restored from BBC Transcription Service tapes - originally edited for sale abroad. Producer: David Hatch. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1970. Richard Briers stars as Roger Thursby, a young barrister in his first year in chambers |
01 | 05 | Counsel's Opinion | 19700707 | 20150226 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | Can rookie barrister Roger Thursby stop a leak of confidential information? Henry Cecil's comic legal novel Brothers in Law was first published in 1955. Adapted for radio from Frank Muir & Denis Norden's BBC TV scripts by Richard Waring. Roger Thursby - Richard Briers Grimes - John-Glyn Jones Sally Mannering - Ann Davies Mrs Pieman - Frances Bennett Mrs Mannering - Betty Cooper Other parts played by: Patricia Gallimore Malcom Hayes Audio restored from BBC Transcription Service tapes - originally edited for sale abroad. Producer: David Hatch. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1970. Richard Briers stars as Roger Thursby, a young barrister in his first year in chambers |
01 | 06 | Special Damages | 19700714 | 20150305 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | New barrister Roger Thursby reckons he's got an easy case, but has he? Henry Cecil's comic legal novel Brothers in Law was first published in 1955. Adapted for radio from Frank Muir & Denis Norden's BBC TV scripts by Richard Waring. Roger Thursby - Richard Briers Henry Blagrove - Richard Waring Sally Mannering - Ann Davies Chapfield - Patrick Cargill Grimes - John Glyn-Jones Coles - James Beck Judge Harcourt - Basil Dignam Other parts played by: Alan Barry Malcolm Hayes Frederick Treves. Restored from BBC Transcription Service tapes - originally edited for sale abroad. Producer: David Hatch. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1970. Richard Briers stars as Roger Thursby, a young barrister in his first year in chambers |
01 | 07 | Separation Order | 19700721 | 20150312 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | Can Roger overcome a conflict of interests when his girlfriend asks for legal advice? Henry Cecil's comic legal novel Brothers in Law was first published in 1955. Adapted for radio from Frank Muir & Denis Norden's BBC TV scripts by Richard Waring. Roger Thursby - Richard Briers Henry Blagrove - Richard Waring Sally Mannering - Ann Davies Grimes - John Glyn Jones Fred Tanner - James Beck Mr Trench - Blake Butler Mrs Trench - Liz Fraser The Magistrate - Frank Thornton Other parts played by: Malcolm Hayes Alan Barry Restored from BBC Transcription Service tapes - originally edited for sale abroad. Producer: David Hatch. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1970. Can Roger overcome a conflict of interest when his girlfriend asks for legal advice? Richard Briers stars as Roger Thursby, a young barrister in his first year in chambers |
01 | 08 | Reasonable Doubt | 19700728 | 20150319 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | Can rookie barrister Roger Thursby cope with his first case using a jury? Henry Cecil's comic legal novel Brothers in Law was first published in 1955. Adapted for radio from Frank Muir & Denis Norden's BBC TV scripts by Richard Waring. Roger Thursby - Richard Briers Henry Blagrove - Richard Waring Sally Mannering - Ann Davies Grimes - John Glyn-Jones Other parts played by: Sam Kydd Malcolm Hayes Peter Jones Restored from BBC Transcription Service tapes - originally edited for sale abroad. Producer: David Hatch. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1970. Richard Briers stars as Roger Thursby, a young barrister in his first year in chambers |
01 | 09 | With Use Of Bath | 19700804 | 20150326 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | Barrister Roger Thursby is caught between a landlord and his tenant. Henry Cecil's comic legal novel Brothers in Law was first published in 1955. Adapted for radio by Richard Waring from the BBC TV scripts written by Frank Muir and Denis Norden. Roger Thursby - Richard Briers Henry Blagrove - Richard Waring Sally Mannering - Ann Davies Grimes - John Glyn-Jones Mrs Butler - Patsy Rowlands Wilson - Robert Dorning Alec - Malcolm Hayes Guest stars: Butler - Deryck Guyler The Judge - Nicholas Phipps Restored from BBC Transcription Service tapes - originally edited for sale abroad. Produced by David Hatch. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1970. Richard Briers stars as Roger Thursby, a young barrister in his first year in chambers |
01 | 10 | Without Due Care | 19700811 | 20150402 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | Barrister Roger Thursby defends an accident-prone artist. Henry Cecil's comic legal novel Brothers in Law was first published in 1955. Adapted for radio by Richard Waring from the BBC TV scripts written by Frank Muir and Denis Norden. Roger Thursby - Richard Briers Henry Blagrove - Richard Waring Sally Mannering - Ann Davies Ford O'Hara - Jon Pertwee Grimes - John Glyn-Jones Butterworth - Dennis Ramsden Other parts played by: John Bryning Sonia Fraser Leslie Heritage Restored from BBC Transcription Service tapes - originally edited for sale abroad. Producer: David Hatch. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1970. Richard Briers stars as Roger Thursby, a young barrister in his first year in chambers |
01 | 11 | Solicitor's Instructions | 19700818 | 20150409 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | Barrister Roger Thursby takes on an elaborate drink-driving case. Henry Cecil's comic legal novel Brothers in Law was first published in 1955. Adapted for radio by Richard Waring from the BBC TV scripts written by Frank Muir and Denis Norden. Henry Blagrove - Richard Briers Grimes - John Glyn-Jones Sally Mannering - Ann Davies Tewkesbury - James Hayter The Magistrate - Geoffrey Sumner Other parts played by: Alan Barry Ronald Forfar John Gabriel Leslie Heritage Restored from BBC Transcription Service tapes - originally edited for sale abroad. Producer: David Hatch. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1970. Richard Briers stars as Roger Thursby, a young barrister in his first year in chambers |
01 | 12 | Special Examiner | 19700825 | 20150416 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | Barrister Roger Thursby is sent to Rome to check on a case. Henry Cecil's comic legal novel Brothers in Law was first published in 1955. Adapted for radio by Richard Waring from the BBC TV scripts written by Frank Muir and Denis Norden. Roger Thursby - Richard Briers Henry Blagrove - Richard Waring Sally Mannering - Ann Davies Nina Zoffany - Fenella Fielding Chapfield - Terence Alexander Restored from BBC Transcription Service tapes - originally edited for sale abroad. Producer: David Hatch. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1970. Richard Briers stars as Roger Thursby, a young barrister in his first year in chambers |
01 | 13 | Counsel For The Prosecution | 19700901 | 20150423/25 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | Rookie barrister Roger Thursby confronts a fearsome judge. Henry Cecil's comic legal novel Brothers in Law was first published in 1955. Adapted for radio by Richard Waring from the BBC TV scripts written by Frank Muir and Denis Norden. Judge Duncannon - Andrew Cruickshank Spicer - Roy Kinnear Grimes - John Glyn-Jones Sally Mannering - Ann Davies Mrs Thursby - Jean Anderson Hindmouth - John Baker Other parts: Alan Barry Hector Ross Frederick Treves Restored from BBC Transcription Service tapes - originally edited for sale abroad. Producer: David Hatch. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1970. Richard Briers stars as Roger Thursby, a young barrister in his first year in chambers |
02 | 01 | Look It Up | 19710713 | 20120210/11 (BBC7) (BBC7) /19 (BBC7) | Newly qualified lawyer Roger Thursby annoys his girlfriend Sally over a dispute involving a husband and wife. Starring Richard Briers as Roger Thursby, Terence Alexander as Henry Blagrove, John Glyn-Jones as Grimes, Julia Lockwood as Sally, Ronald Adam as the Chairman and Arthur Mullard as Briggs. All other parts by Sean Arnold, Douglas Blackwell and Patrick Tull. Written by Henry Cecil and Basil Dawson. Published in 1955, Henry Cecil's comic legal novel Brothers in Law was adapted first for TV in 1962 by Frank Muir and Denis Norden. It provided the first regular starring role for Richard Briers, who later reprised his role of the idealistic young lawyer Roger Thursby for BBC Radio between 1970 and 1972. Producer: David Hatch. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1971. Newly qualified lawyer Roger annoys his girlfriend Sally by defending a wife-beater. Richard Briers stars as Roger Thursby, a young barrister in his first year in chambers |
02 | 02 | Tell 'em The Tale | 19710720 | 20120217/18 (BBC7) /08 (BBC7) (BBC7) | Newly qualified lawyer Roger Thursby's got an appointment with his boss, but worries in case there's bad news... Starring Richard Briers as Roger Thursby, John Glyn-Jones as Grimes, Julia Lockwood as Sally and Bridget Armstrong as Joy. All other parts by Sean Arnold, Douglas Blackwell and Patrick Tull. Written by Henry Cecil and Basil Dawson. Published in 1955, Henry Cecil's comic legal novel Brothers in Law was adapted first for TV in 1962 by Frank Muir and Denis Norden. It provided the first regular starring role for Richard Briers, who later reprised his role of the idealistic young lawyer Roger Thursby for BBC Radio between 1970 and 1972. Producer: David Hatch. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1971. Lawyer Roger has an appointment with his boss, but worries in case the news is bad. Richard Briers stars as Roger Thursby, a young barrister in his first year in chambers |
02 | 03 | Statistics | 19710728 | 20120224/25 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) | Lawyer Roger has a bad day at the races, thanks to Joy's Uncle. Starring Richard Briers as Roger Thursby, Terence Alexander as Henry Blagrove, Julia Lockwood as Sally, Bridget Armstrong as Joy, John Le Mesurier as the Judge, Richard Wattis as Trent and Malcolm Hayes as the Commentator. All other parts by Michael Kilgarriff. Written by Henry Cecil and Basil Dawson. Published in 1955, Henry Cecil's comic legal novel Brothers in Law was adapted first for TV in 1962 by Frank Muir and Denis Norden. It provided the first regular starring role for Richard Briers, who later reprised his role of the idealistic young lawyer Roger Thursby for BBC Radio between 1970 and 1972. Producer: David Hatch. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1971. Lawyer Roger has a bad day at the races, thanks to Joy's uncle. From July 1971. Richard Briers stars as Roger Thursby, a young barrister in his first year in chambers |
02 | 04 | In And Out | 19710803 | 20120302/03 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) | Lawyer Roger sets out to defend a prisoner overly fond of life behind bars. Starring Richard Briers as Roger Thursby, Julia Lockwood as Sally, Bridget Armstrong as Joy, James Beck as Newman and Basil Dignam as the Judge. Others parts by William Fox Leslie Heritage and Michael Kilgarriff. Written by Henry Cecil and Basil Dawson. Published in 1955, Henry Cecil's comic legal novel Brothers in Law was adapted first for TV in 1962 by Frank Muir and Denis Norden. It provided the first regular starring role for Richard Briers, who later reprised his role of the idealistic young lawyer Roger Thursby for BBC Radio between 1970 and 1972. Producer: David Hatch First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1971. Lawyer Roger tries to defend a prisoner overly fond of life behind bars. Richard Briers stars as Roger Thursby, a young barrister in his first year in chambers |
02 | 05 | Polite Notice | 19710810 | 20120309/10 (BBC7) (BBC7) /26 (BBC7) (BBC7) | Parking his car lands bungling barrister Roger in a jam. Starring Richard Briers as Roger Thursby, John Glyn-Jones as Grimes, Julia Lockwood as Sally, Bridget Armstrong as Joy, David Jason as Bannister, Gerald Cross as the Judge. Others parts by Sean Arnold and Douglas Blackwell. Written by Henry Cecil and Basil Dawson. Published in 1955, Henry Cecil's comic legal novel Brothers in Law was adapted first for TV in 1962 by Frank Muir and Denis Norden. It provided the first regular starring role for Richard Briers, who later reprised his role of the idealistic young lawyer Roger Thursby for BBC Radio between 1970 and 1972. Producer: David Hatch First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1971. Richard Briers stars as Roger Thursby, a young barrister in his first year in chambers |
02 | 06 | Circling The Square | 19710817 | 20120316/17 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) | Lawyer Roger Thursby defends an author whose publisher refuses to print his new book. Starring Richard Briers as Roger Thursby, John Glyn-Jones as Grimes, Julia Lockwood as Sally, Bridget Armstrong as Joy, Bill Wallis as Denton and Robert Dorning. Others parts by Douglas Blackwell. Written by Henry Cecil and Basil Dawson. Published in 1955, Henry Cecil's comic legal novel Brothers in Law was adapted first for TV in 1962 by Frank Muir and Denis Norden. It provided the first regular starring role for Richard Briers, who later reprised his role of the idealistic young lawyer Roger Thursby for BBC Radio between 1970 and 1972. Producer: David Hatch First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1971. Richard Briers stars as Roger Thursby, a young barrister in his first year in chambers |
02 | 07 | In Reverse | 19710824 | 20120323/24 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) | Lawyer Roger Thursby is touting for work, meaning some sweet-talking to both Joy and Sally. Starring Richard Briers as Roger Thursby, Julia Lockwood as Sally, Bridget Armstrong as Joy, Blake Butler as Alec, Nigel Pegram as Biggs and Andrew Cruickshank as the Judge. All other parts played by Gerald Cross, William Fox, Garard Green and Peter Tuddenham. Written by Henry Cecil and Basil Dawson. Published in 1955, Henry Cecil's comic legal novel Brothers in Law was adapted first for TV in 1962 by Frank Muir and Denis Norden. It provided the first regular starring role for Richard Briers, who later reprised his role of the idealistic young lawyer Roger Thursby for BBC Radio between 1970 and 1972. Producer: David Hatch. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1971. Lawyer Roger is touting for work, which means some sweet-talking to both Joy and Sally. Richard Briers stars as Roger Thursby, a young barrister in his first year in chambers |
02 | 08 | But... | 19710831 | 20120330/31 (BBC7) /20 (BBC7) (BBC7) | Juggling cases and girlfriends, barrister Roger has trouble with toggles and grommets. Starring Richard Briers as Roger Thursby, John Glyn-Jones as Grimes, Julia Lockwood as Sally, Bridget Armstrong as Joy and Brian Oulton as the Judge. All other parts played by William Fox, Garard Green and Peter Tuddenham. Written by Henry Cecil and Basil Dawson. Published in 1955, Henry Cecil's comic legal novel Brothers in Law was adapted first for TV in 1962 by Frank Muir and Denis Norden. It provided the first regular starring role for Richard Briers, who later reprised his role of the idealistic young lawyer Roger Thursby for BBC Radio between 1970 and 1972. Producer: David Hatch First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1971. Juggling his cases and girlfriends, barrister Roger has trouble with toggles and grommets. Richard Briers stars as Roger Thursby, a young barrister in his first year in chambers |
02 | 09 | Disqualified | 19710907 | 20120406/07 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) | Bad driving results in a near miss for barrister Roger Thursby. Starring Richard Briers as Roger Thursby, Julia Lockwood as Sally, John Barron as the Judge, Peter Jones as Piper, Garard Green as Sharp and John Ruddock as Smith. Written by Henry Cecil and Basil Dawson. Published in 1955, Henry Cecil's comic legal novel Brothers in Law was adapted first for TV in 1962 by Frank Muir and Denis Norden. It provided the first regular starring role for Richard Briers, who later reprised his role of the idealistic young lawyer Roger Thursby for BBC Radio between 1970 and 1972. Producer: David Hatch. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1971. Bad driving results in a near-miss for barrister Roger. Richard Briers stars as Roger Thursby, a young barrister in his first year in chambers |
02 | 10 | 1471 | 19710914 | 20120413/14 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) | Both of barrister Roger Thursby's girlfriends, Sally and Joy attempt to get him some work. Starring Richard Briers as Roger Thursby, John Glyn-Jones as Grimes, Julia Lockwood as Sally, Bridget Armstrong as Joy, Blake Butler as Alec and James Hayter as Tewksbury. Other parts played by Garard Green and John Ruddock. Written by Henry Cecil and Basil Dawson. Published in 1955, Henry Cecil's comic legal novel Brothers in Law was adapted first for TV in 1962 by Frank Muir and Denis Norden. It provided the first regular starring role for Richard Briers, who later reprised his role of the idealistic young lawyer Roger Thursby for BBC Radio between 1970 and 1972. Producer: David Hatch. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1971. Both of barrister Roger's girlfriends attempt to get him some work. Richard Briers stars as Roger Thursby, a young barrister in his first year in chambers |
02 | 11 | A Jewel Of A Husband | 19710921 | 20120420/21 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) | There is double trouble for barrister Roger Thursby in a case of bigamy. Starring Richard Briers as Roger Thursby, John Glyn-Jones as Grimes, Julia Lockwood as Sally, Bridget Armstrong as Joy, Jean Anderson as Mrs Thursby, Barbara Windsor as Mrs Grant, Frank Thornton as the Judge, John Bluthal as Mr Grant and Peter Tuddenham as Alec. Written by Henry Cecil and Basil Dawson. Published in 1955, Henry Cecil's comic legal novel Brothers in Law was adapted first for TV in 1962 by Frank Muir and Denis Norden. It provided the first regular starring role for Richard Briers, who later reprised his role of the idealistic young lawyer Roger Thursby for BBC Radio between 1970 and 1972. Producer: David Hatch. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1971. There is double trouble for barrister Roger in a bigamy case. Richard Briers stars as Roger Thursby, a young barrister in his first year in chambers |
02 | 12 | Keeping It Warm | 19710928 | 20120427/28 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) | Will barrister Roger manage to make up with girlfriend Sally? Starring Richard Briers as Roger Thursby, John Glyn-Jones as Grimes, Julia Lockwood as Sally, Jean Anderson as Mrs Thursby, Norman Bird as Brigstocke, John Gabriel as Lowthwaite, Francis de Wolff as Mr Justice and Peter Tuddenham as the Lord Justice. Written by Henry Cecil and Basil Dawson. Published in 1955, Henry Cecil's comic legal novel Brothers in Law was adapted first for TV in 1962 by Frank Muir and Denis Norden. It provided the first regular starring role for Richard Briers, who later reprised his role of the idealistic young lawyer Roger Thursby for BBC Radio between 1970 and 1972. Producer: David Hatch. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1971. Will barrister Roger manage to make up with Sally? Richard Briers stars as Roger Thursby, a young barrister in his first year in chambers |